Fragmented governance in Somalia: Understanding justice and security through Galkayo and Kismayo

Examines justice and security in Somalia drawing on the PeaceRep PA-X Local database analysis.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 November 2025
Country:
Somalia
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
2 April 2025
Authors:
Majid, N., Abdirahman, K. and Theros, M.

Abstract

This brief, is based on research conducted under PeaceRep Somalia and underscores the importance of localised peace and security interventions.

This research is supported by the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep).

Citation

Majid N and others. ‘Fragmented governance in Somalia: Understanding justice and security through Galkayo and Kismayo’ (PeaceRep Policy Brief) PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2025

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